Fondfolio

First of all, this book's quality and individuality is remarkable - it's incredibly well made, stunning in design, and truly feels special and one of a kind (because it is!). I bought this for my wife's 40th birthday as I really wanted to get something unique for her vs. something that she could by for herself and also something that really celebrates her, the life that she's built and the people she has impacted. The paper quality and wood cover with etching are beautiful. She also wrapped the book in a silk scarf so it was ready to give as a gift! Secondly, the experience working with Fiona was both delightful and easy. The prompts she has put together that can seamless shared with friends/family to respond to were so unique and really got some thoughtful perspectives from folks to share (as opposed to a blank page / cold start where people would then just write happy birthday!). The whole process was easy in fact at she has templates etc so it is very easy to email to whoever you choose to contribute and then she does the rest! Fiona also took some time to really think about the unique elements that she could add for the etching given what I shared with her about my wife. WELL worth the money. I also want to share the people I asked to contribute to the book literally ALL did and many were so excited by the ideal. What really stood out to me though was when I gave my wife the book on the night of her birthday, she was a bit speechless and just so consumed by it and read it all in one sitting. I know it was very meaningful and touched it in many ways.

Fiona was great to work with. My friend loved the book she made. He said, “this is the nicest gift anyone has given me!”

This was the perfect gift for my extremely homesick fiance. It allowed me to create such a meaningful and comforting reminder that she has so many caring people in her life, and I know she'll treasure it forever. Fiona was so helpful and accommodating in making sure all of my questions and concerns were covered, and the custom cover artwork is absolutely beautiful. Her rationale for the design is also incredibly touching and made the whole piece even more special. I couldn't have asked for a better gift and would have no hesitation in recommending a Fondfolio to anyone who is looking for something that will be admired for a lifetime.

Thank you Fiona, for your major role in creating this astonishing, touching gift that my family gave me on my special birthday. Your creative spirit, evident in this gift, has manifested in a truly 21st century way. May you continue to know the satisfaction of touching many lives with your work. Donna Bailey

I was looking for something special for my dad‘s retirement. It needed to be touching and meaningful without being sappy. Through the platform provided, collecting peoples memories was easy and simple. I liked the pre-made templates for sending out the email as well as sending out reminders. The book itself is handsome and masculine. The wood has a nice weight and the engraving was personalized. Fiona clearly took her time and takes great pride in her craft. Thank you, Fiona. I will most certainly use this service again.

I loved everything about my experience with Fondfolio. Their customer service is awesome and answered all my questions. The process is simple and straightforward, but still allows plenty of customization. And the final product...it's just amazing. The pictures, as gorgeous as they are, don't do these books justice. They are high quality! The prompts they ask your family/friends to complete are great too. They may seem a little unorthodox, but they really get people to open up. It was very moving to see what everyone wrote, and the book wasn't even for me! Well worth the money and the effort.

Fondfolio provided a beautiful, highly customized gift for my partner. They have a nice web product that's being built out and are very responsive.

Everything about this gift was wonderful - ordering was very pleasant and we got all of our questions answered quickly. The design was lovely and the results were amazing. My aunt who received the book was overwhelmed, in a good way. Thanks so much for helping us celebrate our family member in such a unique way!

The book for my Mom's 80th birthday was a huge hit! She says it is the best gift she’s ever received. Her friends are still raving about it. The vintage scarf wrapper is an extra-special touch, especially for a life-long thrifter like her. She kept saying, “Once you reach my age, when there are no gifts that you really need, this book is perfect. It’s incredibly meaningful and overwhelming in the best way.” Fiona took such care with the details of our project. Thank you, Fiona. You helped me and my sister celebrate our Mom in a way that is perfectly fitting for her.

It was the perfect gift to offer to our colleague for her dedication and hard work! Our friend just loved it! Fiona guided us from the start and the final result shows Fiona's artist soul and mastery in every detail of the beautiful book.

Stumbled upon Fondfolio in pursuit of a unique 40th birthday gift for my wife, who loves books. It did not disappoint. Fiona was incredible, responsive, and helpful. And the overall experience was so easy to setup and manage. The website make it easy on you with helpful reminders. But the bulk of the value hits when the recipient opens it. We got stuck in traffic during our trip. So I had my wife open it while we were stuck in said traffic, and she spent the next couple of hours going through everything, completely moved. What a great gift and moment in time – best antidote to bad traffic I've come across. :)

I recently had my birthday and was gifted a Fondfolio by my husband and friends. Outside of my dog, it is the most beautiful gift I’ve ever been given. I’ve been crying for the last week reading it. If you have someone who has had a challenging year(s), a big birthday is coming up, OR a person who you have no idea what to get, I can’t think of something better.

We created a wonderful retirement book for one of our favorite colleagues. It is amazing!! Our colleague was so touched by the incredible words and how beautifully put together the book is. Please let me know if there is somewhere on line where I can leave a testimonial.

I gave a personalized fondfolio to my sister as a gift for her 30th birthday. The whole journey from initially sending out the invites to her loved ones until the incredibly beautiful book showed up, couldn’t have been better and more well prepared. The final product turned out fantastic. Giving her a book this personal was a rewarding experience and turned out as the most special present she received on her day - and beyond. It’s a memory she will always be able to hold in her hand and she has told me that she has read all the personal stories already so many times.

I bought the Fondfolio for my brother during his wedding - which had to be reduced mid pandemic. Though the bridge and groom were not able to have more of their community present, the book served as a light for them as it was a way to include many of the voices that were missing. It was such a unique and innovative way to allow people to express their love for the couple and record fond memories. Since then the book has traveled on their honeymoon and is a constant on their desk at home. They love returning to it and sharing it with others.

Fiona was extremely helpful and accommodating in our interactions. The final product is very awe-inducing, the way it is professionally laid out like a chapter book but also very unique and personal in it's craft-like construction (very high quality craft-like). The Fondfolio was incredibly well received. She's been feeling down so I gave it to her early, before her 40th birthday. When she opened it and wondered what it was, she immediately burst into tears seeing all the names of people writing about her. It was a very special moment. I think she's read through it several times now and is in touch with people she hasn't talk to in years, to say thanks.

I was beyond blown away by my Fondfolio, which I got for my birthday. It moved me to tears. It is such a gorgeous book - a physical manifestation of love. I am STILL glowing from it and will treasure it for the rest of my life : ) I am so grateful to Fiona for her loving care in putting it together! It is truly the best gift I've ever received.

When my wife received the Fondfolio I created for her 50th birthday, tears (of joy) were the response. What a beautiful work of art. Truly beyond expectations. I am telling everyone I know about the product as it is an amazing and unique gift.

We gifted my retiring colleague a Fondfolio to celebrate this special milestone. She absolutely LOVED it! She was blown away by how many folks took the time to contribute. Putting this book together just proved to us what we already knew -- she's so well-loved! As a normally avid reader, she read the book cover-to-cover pretty much right away. She's not the type to cry, but got "a smidge sentimental" reading everybody's well wishes (her words haha). We work mainly in numbers, so I'd say we're a less wordy contingent. She gave a special shout-out to those who filled in the other questions on the questionnaire, and how they made for a fun read between the (happy) tears :) Thank you Fondfolio for helping us pull together a memorable retirement celebration -- she will treasure this special book forever!

This was an amazing gift for my friend who just got engaged! It was the perfect gift to connect family and friends from around the world. Getting their input was easy to do and organize through Fondfolio. Fondfolio was a big help throughout the whole process, making sure that the customer loved the gift they received. I would recommend them for a fun, thoughtful, personalized gift for others!